Forgive

It's such a shame how we hurt those we love and condem the life they're living. When In our hearts we find it hard to forgive yet we expect to be forgiven.

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Diane Christian

Date: 2/3/2025 8:42:00 AM

it is hard to forgive sometimes but we do it for our own peace of mind and to be free.

John Read
Date: 2/3/2025 10:36:00 AM

That's true Diane, holding grudges is a heaven burden, forgiveness lightens the load.

David Crandall

Date: 1/22/2025 1:34:00 PM

Yes, so true!

John Read
Date: 1/23/2025 7:16:00 AM

Thank you David.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/9/2025 1:12:00 PM

Hi John, forgiveness is so interesting and you deal with it in a fascinating and wise poem. It's a luxury to be forgiven for our mistakes. I think it takes a lot for someone to forgive...they have to get over the pain and hurt somehow. A lot to think about on both sides!

John Read
Date: 1/13/2025 11:49:00 AM

Hi Duke, I agree it does take a lot to forgive.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/5/2025 8:07:00 PM

Truth!

John Read
Date: 1/6/2025 1:42:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. xx

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 1/5/2025 4:00:00 PM

This is so true, a beautiful gem of wisdom. A fave,

John Read
Date: 1/6/2025 1:43:00 AM

Thank you BJ for your heartwarming comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/5/2025 7:42:00 AM

- Getting a sincere "sorry" is a precious gift - For some people, it's impossible to admit they've made a mistake...it's sad - Lovely poem of truth, John :) - hugs

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 7:43:00 AM

Hi Anne, thank you for your visit and support God bless you. xx

Deb M

Date: 1/3/2025 8:57:00 AM

How very true your words of wisdom are John! Debx

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:23:00 AM

Thank you Deb, for your visit and comment God bless you. xx

Michael Tor

Date: 1/2/2025 2:24:00 PM

Yes John there is a double standard and hypocrisy runs rampant. Love your truth in this one. Thanks for sharing...

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:22:00 AM

Thank you Michael for your comments and support, wishing you and your loved ones a happy new year God bless.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/2/2025 6:38:00 AM

Very true brother John, we should look at ourselves before shaming others… Sis Beryl

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:21:00 AM

That's true sister Beryl, no one is perfect, sending you and Alan my best wishes for the new year God bless. xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/1/2025 1:36:00 PM

We must forgive if we have a chance in heaven to be forgiven ourselves. Not so hard then, but it still is hard, isn’t it…sometimes.

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:20:00 AM

Hi Kim, I always forgive others, holding grudges destroys one soul, happy new year sweetheart. xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 1/1/2025 11:22:00 AM

Wisdom here, John. I really really like your message. Thank you.. Pangiexx Hey John….. hatred heeps us small. Add a dash of undertanding Your life will grow and even glow!

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:18:00 AM

Hi Pangie, hatred is a heavy burden to carry, love will lighten the load, wishing you all the best in the new year God bless you. xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/1/2025 7:29:00 AM

We all make mistakes sometimes and we're as stubborn as a mule but we should always try and be the better person and build bridges to forgiveness and friendship. Happy New year John. Tom

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:16:00 AM

Hi Tom, as you say it takes a better person to own up to our mistakes, wishing you all the best in the new year.

Tom Woody

Date: 1/1/2025 6:03:00 AM

This is so true, I've seen it played out in my own life and family. There is one thing though, true forgiveness hinges on true repentance. There's the stickler

John Read
Date: 1/5/2025 5:14:00 AM

That's true Tom wishing you all the best in the new year.